Compare A Taste of the Danube (Westbound) by Avalon Waterways vs Capital Cities Along the Danube by CroisiEurope
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| Duration | 4 days | 5 days |
| Price From | $ 1,849 | $ 864 |
| Price Per Day | $ 462 | $ 173 |
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| Trip Style | River cruise | River cruise |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Premium |
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| Flights & Transport | No | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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| Description | Board your Avalon Suite Ship® in Budapest and cruise through the natural beauty of Austria’s Wachau Valley, past quaint towns and villages—and stops in charming towns and cities of Slovakia and Austria along the way. Sail between two countries on a 58-mile stretch of the Danube that’s shared by Hungary and Slovakia. Explore Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, a dynamic city at the foothills of the Carpathian Mountains. Visit the Gothic St. Martin’s Cathedral, which served as Hungary’s coronation church during the 16th to 19th centuries. In Melk, you will visit Austria’s majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe’s largest monasteries, where Benedictine monks still stroll within the sacred walls. Sitting high on a bluff, it offers the most breathtaking views of the city, the Danube River, and the Austrian countryside all at once. Conclude your beautiful Danube River cruise in Vienna, Austria.(p) |
Embark on a cruise to the Danube Capitals. You will experience unique places such as the covered grand market of Budapest with its incredible display of different goods, amongst which are famous garlands of paprika, and the spectacular Zsolnay roof tiles. Vienna, like an open air museum is famous for the Konzerthaus where the footsteps of the great composers still echo. Without forgetting Bratislava situated at the foot of the little Carpathian mountains, standing out from this wooded and rocky landscape. You will be transported in a twirl of emotions and unbelievable flavours. |
Day 1: BUDAPEST, HUNGARY (EMBARKATION)
Welcome to Hungary. Your Suite Ship® is Ready for Boarding.
Flights into Budapest must arrive by 2 pm. Guests must be on board ship by 5 pm.
Spend free time strolling along the cobblestone streets, browsing art galleries, sipping coffee, and sampling sweets before boarding your Danube cruise for a welcome dinner this evening.
EVENING/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO BRATISLAVA
(Dinner)
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Day 2: BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA
Cathedral Coronations and a Crowning Castle
Visit the Adventure Center for today’s activities with your Adventure Host.
ACTIVE Follow your Avalon Adventure Host on a short hike to lofty Bratislava Castle, OR: CLASSIC Join a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Old Town’s cobblestone streets to Town Hall. Visit the Gothic halls of St. Martin’s Cathedral—Hungary’s centuries-old coronation church.
Alternatively, take a bicycle and a picnic from the ship to explore the local sights along the Danube on your own.
AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO MELK
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 3: MELK, AUSTRIA–WACHAU VALLEY
Frescoes Above and Vineyards Below
ACTIVE Experience the Wachau Valley from a unique perspective, join your Adventure Host for a bike ride along some of Wachua's bike trails, OR:CLASSIC Join a morning Guided Sightseeing Tour of Melk’s 11th-century Benedictine Abbey. Explore its frescoes, statues, library, and spectacular pipe organ in the monastery’s lofty perch above the Danube.
Take a relaxing break on the Sky Deck as you sail through awe-inspiring views of the Wachau Valley and the wine region surrounding Dürnstein.
DÜRNSTEIN
A King’s Ransom and Castle Ruins
Spend free time at your leisure, perhaps biking through the vineyards in the Wachau Valley.
Later, enjoy on board entertainment by local musicians.
OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA
(Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
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Day 4: VIENNA (DISEMBARKATION)
Your cruise ends with breakfast this morning.
Flights should not leave Vienna airport before 8 am.
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Day 1 VIENNA
Passengers are welcome to board at 6:00 p.m. in Vienna. After you’ve comfortably settled into your cabins, we’ll introduce our crew at a welcome cocktail. We'll enjoy dinner on board. The rest of the evening is yours to do as you please.
Day 2 VIENNA
his morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Vienna. We’ll travel on The Ring, part of the vast changes to the Viennese cityscape that took place in the second half of the 19th century. Our tour will take you to the essential sites along the Ring, including the Opera House, the immense art museum, the palace, and the Votivkirche. You’ll quickly understand why the tree-lined boulevards are considered some of the most beautiful in the world.This afternoon’s excursion will be to discover “Hidden Vienna.” We’ll visit backstage at the Konzerthaus concert hall, which has the Vienna Symphony, Vienna Chamber Orchestra, Wiener Singakademie, and Klangforum Wien in residence.(1) At the end of the tour, we'll enjoy a steaming cup of Viennese coffee and a pastry.Dinner will have an Austrian flair. Join us for an evening of dancing in the lounge. Our ship will cruise to Budapest.
Day 2 VIENNA
This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of Vienna. We’ll travel on The Ring, part of the vast changes to the Viennese cityscape that took place in the second half of the 19th century.This afternoon’s excursion will be to discover “Hidden Vienna.” We’ll tour backstage at the Konzerthaus and enjoy cup of Viennese coffee and a pastry.(1)Dinner will have an Austrian flair. Join us for an evening of dancing in the lounge. Our ship will cruise to Budapest.
Day 3 BUDAPEST
This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of the city to visit scenic Buda and lively Pest. Budapest has an eclectic variety of architecture that includes Baroque, Gothic, Soviet, and Modern styles side by side. During a panoramic tour between the hills of Buda and the flatlands of Pest, we’ll follow the river and see such sites as the Parliament.In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Great Market Hall, a magnificent structure from the late 19th century that still functions as an abundant food market. At the end of our tour, we’ll be able to taste traditional Hungarian products.We’ll have a Hungarian-themed dinner and enjoy traditional entertainment on board. Our ship will cruise to Bratislava overnight.
Day 3 BUDAPEST
This morning, we’ll set out on a guided tour of the city to visit scenic Buda and lively Pest.The afternoon’s excursion is a trip to the covered market and a tasting of some traditional Hungarian delicacies.We’ll have a Hungarian-themed dinner and enjoy traditional entertainment on board. Our ship will cruise to Bratislava overnight.
Day 4 BRATISLAVA
We’ll spend the morning cruising. Our ship will cross through the Gabcíkovo locks, some of the largest on the river. We’ll also cruise past the Dunajské luhy Protected Landscape Area, a collection of wetlands, floodplains, and bodies of water that contain rare flora and fauna.After our arrival in Bratislava, we’ll set out on an afternoon tour of the Slovakian capital. Bratislava is a mix of colorful lanes, pastel facades, and sublime Baroque architecture. A panoramic tour will bring you to the Bratislava Castle, where you can take in a magnificent view of the city and the river. We’ll then visit the charming Old Town, the historic center filled with splendid buildings, beautiful churches, and lovely squares.Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Vienna overnight.
Day 4 BRATISLAVA
We’ll spend the morning cruising. After our arrival in Bratislava, we’ll set out on an afternoon tour of the Slovakian capital.After our excursion, we’ll return on board the ship. Tonight is our festive gala evening. Our ship will cruise to Vienna overnight.
Day 5 VIENNA
We’ll arrive in Vienna early in the morning. Enjoy breakfast on board this morning before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.
